October 15, 2024

Cochlear Implants FAQ

“Now I wake up each morning to the sound of birds” A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. The implant consists of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second portion that

Overcoming Resistance to Treating Your Hearing Loss

The interesting thing concerning hearing loss is that, statistically, if you have it, you most likely won’t recognize it or seek out care for at minimum five to seven years—maybe longer. The statistics: 20 percent of the United States population, or 48 million individuals, have some extent of hearing loss. Of those with hearing loss,